{"id":9427,"date":"2019-01-20T21:01:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T13:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/?p=9427"},"modified":"2022-08-30T15:24:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T07:24:55","slug":"why-learning-chinese-in-china-is-a-must-daily-life-of-a-cli-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/why-learning-chinese-in-china-is-a-must-daily-life-of-a-cli-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Learning Chinese in China is a Must &#8211; Daily Life of a CLI Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>WrittenChinese.Com has teamed up with the Chinese Language Institute (CLI) to bring you a great offer! CLI provides a whole host of Chinese language courses, including study abroad programmes at their home base in Guilin, China.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Written by\u00a0Anias Stambolis-D&#8217;Agostino<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few years ago, I went on a journey to one of the most incredible places on Earth. Guilin, an enchanting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/guilin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">river-town in China\u2019s Guangxi Autonomous Region<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is essentially the image that comes to mind when one thinks about the mystical landscapes of the Middle Kingdom. First, envision a viridescent jungle terrain, exuding lush farmlands for miles into the horizon. Next, picture a bustling modern city of several million that has bloomed unhurriedly along the Li River for over two thousand years. Fuse both these images together in your mind, add a few hundred limestone karst mountains, and boom, you\u2019ve arrived in Guilin, an otherworldly yet refreshingly laid-back corner of southern China\u2014a special place where I was lucky enough to spend my summer vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_24554\"  width=\"900\" height=\"506\"  data-origwidth=\"900\" data-origheight=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z9k8DK_dSfg?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although I\u2019d been studying Mandarin for a few years in the US, I\u2019d always had a hunch that my language potential wouldn\u2019t <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> take off until I set foot in China. \u00a0One day, after making up my mind that I simply had to find a way there, I was scouring the internet for live-in language schools when I stumbled upon the Chinese Language Institute, a.k.a CLI. CLI, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studycli.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an immersion school for language and culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a mission of building bridges between China and the rest of the world, would be the ultimate catalyst for perpetuating my love of Mandarin. Over the course of just a few months at CLI, my Chinese improved several HSK levels, I traveled to distant, dreamy places, and most importantly, I felt that I had set down real roots within the local community. Family, friends and university peers considering making an entrance onto the Chinese language scene have since asked about my experience in Guilin, and how I was able to succeed with the language so quickly. During these conversations, I\u2019d find myself re-imagining my everyday life at CLI\u2014the little routines I had, the places I frequented and the special people I got to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Guilin.jpeg?resize=700%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Guilin.jpeg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Guilin.jpeg?resize=100%2C66&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Guilin.jpeg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Guilin.jpeg?resize=510%2C339&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home during those months was <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studycli.org\/center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">my cozy room at the CLI Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complete with a private bathroom, a surprisingly soft bed and well-lit windows that peered onto a salient limestone mountain. Every morning, I\u2019d sit down at my desk, which quickly became my personal Mandarin workshop, sip some \u7eff\u8336 (l\u01dc ch\u00e1, green tea) and crack open a textbook to preview the day\u2019s lesson. Then, I\u2019d head downstairs and out into the surrounding neighborhoods for some breakfast, which was usually fresh \u5305\u5b50 (b\u0101o zi, steamed buns) from the bakery up the road. Some days when I woke up early enough I\u2019d even join a sunrise Taiji class with Kolok, a Chinese teacher who regularly practices the ancient martial art with students on the spacious CLI rooftop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9440\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/study-in-China-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/study-in-China-CLI-Guilin.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/study-in-China-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/study-in-China-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/study-in-China-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=510%2C340&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a student enrolled in CLI\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intensive Immersion Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I received four hours of one-on-one Chinese class every weekday, which, as you might imagine, lifted my language skills by leaps and bounds. I was assigned <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studycli.org\/team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three wonderful teachers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who focused on reading\/writing, listening\/speaking, and total comprehension respectively in two-hour class blocks. Thanks to CLI\u2019s plethora of textbooks and study resources, not only did I reach my desired HSK level, but I also gained experience reading newspapers, conducting mock job interviews, and otherwise rounding-out my practical skill set. I simply loved how flexible and dynamic the classes were, and how committed the teachers were to helping me reach my goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After my morning class, I\u2019d head up to the kitchen on CLI\u2019s second floor for a homemade, family-style lunch with other students, instructors and \u670b\u53cb\u4eec (p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u m\u00e9n, friends). On days I felt especially confident, I\u2019d hunker down at one of the \u2018Mandarin Only\u2019 tables and do my best to keep up with the native-speaking interns as they chatted away with students and teachers. Lunchtime was one of the best parts about each day\u2014not only was the food always abundant and \u597d\u5403 (h\u01ceo ch\u012b, tasty), but it was a time when I really felt part of a community, contributing to a vision bigger than myself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Seven-Star-Park-Guilin.jpg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Seven-Star-Park-Guilin.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Seven-Star-Park-Guilin.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Seven-Star-Park-Guilin.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Seven-Star-Park-Guilin.jpg?resize=510%2C340&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spanish<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> siesta<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t hold a candle to naptime in Guilin. From 1-2 PM, the whole city, including all of us at CLI, would grab a pillow and get some rejuvenating shut-eye, hoping to return freshly charged for the afternoon\u2019s work. Usually, I would use the time to catch up on some vocabulary or grab a \u5976\u8336 (n\u01cei ch\u00e1, milk tea) with friends at one of the many trendy coffee shops in the Seven Star District where CLI is located. Once the hallways resumed their normal buzz, I\u2019d then head into the second two-hour chunk of my daily class routine, either moving onto a new lesson, correcting an essay I\u2019d written, or taking the opportunity to review under the guidance of my knowledgeable teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9443\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9443\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CLI-Center-Students.jpg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CLI-Center-Students.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CLI-Center-Students.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CLI-Center-Students.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CLI-Center-Students.jpg?resize=510%2C340&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-9443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">www.studycli.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the afternoons, I\u2019d also spend a few hours curled up in one of CLI\u2019s many study nooks, surrounded by textbooks and flash cards, reinforcing my grasp on the material covered in class. My goal each day was to take the new information I learned, whether it be tricky vocabulary words, a useful grammar structure or even a historical \u6210\u8bed (ch\u00e9ng y\u01d4, idiom-like phrases with a set structure) and apply it to real life interactions with the world around me. Setting and attaining these daily goals helped to ensure I wasn\u2019t just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studying<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but actually <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chinese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hiking-in-Guilin.jpeg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hiking-in-Guilin.jpeg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hiking-in-Guilin.jpeg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hiking-in-Guilin.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hiking-in-Guilin.jpeg?resize=510%2C340&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there were always plenty of opportunities to engage with the city, especially once the school day ended and the sun drifted west, glowing a soft orange against the sawtooth mountains. Each night was unique and there was always something exciting happening, from pick-up badminton games to live music next to the pagodas downtown. My favorite activities included hiking through one of the city\u2019s many urban parks, enjoying a traditional Chinese massage (50-100 RMB gets you one hour of full-on pampering), or snacking on some \u70e7\u70e4 (sh\u0101o k\u01ceo, barbecue) from a street-side vendor. On the weekends, when hours of daylight were at our disposal, I\u2019d ride a shared bicycle along the Li River or join a weekly CLI excursion\u2014the famous resort town of Yangshuo, the ribbon-like rice terraces of Longsheng and preserved ancient villages set between bamboo forests were just a few frequented destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9441\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/learn-to-speak-Mandarin-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=700%2C468&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/learn-to-speak-Mandarin-CLI-Guilin.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/learn-to-speak-Mandarin-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/learn-to-speak-Mandarin-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/learn-to-speak-Mandarin-CLI-Guilin.jpg?resize=510%2C341&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of our outings were accompanied by CLI\u2019s enthusiastic interns and amiable teachers who found a special excitement in introducing us \u8001\u5916 (l\u01ceo w\u00e0i, foreigners) to those hidden, hole-in-the-wall spots known only by locals, thus exposing us to a side of Guilin that most tourists never see. I remember evenings strolling down the \u6b65\u884c\u8857 (b\u00f9 x\u00edng ji\u0113, pedestrian street) with a group of Chinese friends and fellow students from around the world, belly full of rice noodles, feeling an incredible sensation of being completely at home while simultaneously on the adventure of a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Calligraphy.Martin-Demleitner-Tania.jpg?resize=700%2C522&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Calligraphy.Martin-Demleitner-Tania.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Calligraphy.Martin-Demleitner-Tania.jpg?resize=100%2C75&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Calligraphy.Martin-Demleitner-Tania.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Calligraphy.Martin-Demleitner-Tania.jpg?resize=510%2C380&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each day spent in Guilin was filled with learning of all shapes and styles. Formal study combined with my love of Chinese culture to create what I can honestly call the best months of my life. Though I still have a long way to go before being anywhere near \u5b8c\u7f8e (w\u00e1n m\u011bi, perfect), the insight I received at CLI helped me to grasp the depths of the language in a profound and holistic way. For anyone looking to take their Chinese skills and cultural knowledge to the next level, I highly recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/#written-chinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studying at CLI in Guilin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only is the natural scenery some of the world\u2019s most stunning, but the close-knit community and opportunities for language immersion are also simply the best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After finishing my studies, I applied to a job opening at CLI and am now a proud team member. I am thrilled to call this incredible city &#8220;home&#8221; and look forward to meeting you in Guilin!<\/p>\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re interested in studying at CLI Guilin, take a look at their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/study-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Immersion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/study-abroad-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study Abroad Programmes<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WrittenChinese.Com has teamed up with the Chinese Language Institute (CLI) to bring you a great offer! CLI provides a whole host of Chinese language courses, including study abroad programmes at their home base in Guilin, China.\u00a0 Written by\u00a0Anias Stambolis-D&#8217;Agostino A few years ago, I went on a journey to one of the most incredible places&#8230; <a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/why-learning-chinese-in-china-is-a-must-daily-life-of-a-cli-student\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":9439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[142,3,478],"tags":[230,136,372],"class_list":["use-editor no-single","post-9427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-learner-tips","category-live-travel-in-china","tag-friends","tag-guilin","tag-study"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Learning Chinese in China is a Must - Daily Life of a CLI Student<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you considering studying Chinese abroad? 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